Black Myth: Wukong vs Stellar Blade
Wukong's boss rush versus Stellar Blade's parry focus — two takes on hard action, each with its own design philosophy.
Updated 10d ago
Killer boss combat with Journey-to-the-West mythology — Wukong's lategame fights rival Orphan of Kos, but Chapter 2 onward demands real Sekiro-level patience.
Nails Sekiro-tier parry combat in third-person — the June 2025 PC port hits 70+ FPS at native 4K and runs at 60 on handhelds.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Black Myth: Wukong | Stellar Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Value Stellar Blade wins on value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Steam | $44.99 −25% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $41.99 | $35.40 |
| Cost / hour | $1.59/hr $59.99 · 38 h main story | $1.99/hr $44.99 · 23 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% vs $41.99 low | +27% vs $35.40 low |
| Main story | 38 h | 23 h |
| Health Black Myth: Wukong wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 97% 1.2M reviews | 94% 93k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 97% lifetime · souring | 90% 2k votes · vs 94% lifetime |
| Peak players | 18,815 Jul 2026 · ↑ 4% MoM | 13,271 Jul 2026 · ↑ 8% MoM |
| Launch peak | 1% of Aug 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 2,406,967 Aug 2024 | 130,770 Jun 2025 · now at 10% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 months ago | 10 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Black Myth: Wukong
The phenomenal boss fights and vivid Eastern mythology world are what 100+ hour players consistently praise.
Performance issues and a weaker final chapter (Chapter 6) are the main complaints among high-playtime reviewers.
from our May 2026 verdict
Stellar Blade
The combat system, especially parry-based mechanics with progression, and the extensive outfit customization are consistently praised by long-time players.
Heavy reliance on memorizing delayed attack patterns in combat creates a repetitive rhythm that frustrates some veteran players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Black Myth: Wukong if
- You loved Sekiro and Bloodborne and want a 60-hour action RPG run.
- You are curious about Journey to the West mythology.
- You enjoy boss-rush style design with over 80 bosses.
Pick Stellar Blade if
- You want Sekiro-style parry combat with Bayonetta-flavored skill ceiling.
- You enjoy linear-with-hub level design over open world.
- You play on PC and want a port that scales from 4K to handheld 60 FPS.
Bottom line
If you crave a sprawling boss rush with mythological depth, pick Black Myth: Wukong. If you want tight parry combat with excellent PC performance, choose Stellar Blade.